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Fire Safety Risk Assessment for Wyclif Christian School

FIRE SAFETY RISK ASSESSMENT

Wyclif Independent Christian School

Premises

Primary School, The Crescent, Machen, CF83 8ND

Fire Risk Assessment - Primary School Nov2012.doc

Introduction Regulatory Reform Order The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (FSO) came into effect on 1 October 2006 and requires that a fire risk assessment is carried out in all relevant premises to determine what fire safety measures are necessary.

The 5 Steps to Fire Risk Assessment


FIRE RISK ASSESSMENT

1. PREMISES PARTICULARS

Premises Name: Wyclif Primary School. The Old Ambulance Hall, Address: The Crescent, Machen, CF83 8ND

Use of Premises: Teaching classrooms for Primary School Students

Tel No: 01633 440677

Responsible person for the premises: Mrs. A. Mahoney

Mrs. R. Metheringham

Date of Risk Assessment November 2012

Date of Review September 2013

Name and relevant details of the person who carried out the Fire Risk Assessment Paul Corney, Deputy Headteacher

2. GENERAL STATEMENT OF POLICY

Statement: It is the policy of Wyclif Independent Christian School to protect all persons including staff, students, contractors and vistors to the school from potential injury and damage to their health which might arise from fire. The school will provide and maintain safe and healthy working conditions, equipment and system of work for all staff and students. The school will provide information, training and supervision as they need for this purpose. The school will give a high level of commitment to fire safety and will comply with all statutory requirements.

Signed: ! Print Name: Date: Risk Level: Following this assessment the level of risk is now deemed to be: (Acceptable/Unacceptable, further control measures required)


3. MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS

Commentary:

The Fire Safety Risk Assessment is contained within the Fire Safety file and which is kept in the Primary School Office. A fire risk assessment will be completed each year to ensure adequate fire safety and will be reviewed as necessary. The fire risk assessment will follow the five step approach detailed in the HM Government fire safety risk assessment guide. This is summarised on page 2 of this document. The significant findings will be recorded. Any deficiencies identified by the fire risk assessment process will be prioritised and rectified accordingly. The Deputy Headteacher, Mr Paul Corney will have overall responsibility for fire safety matters which include;

• Fire risk assessment and all matters appertaining to it. • Deciding the fire safety protective and preventative measures • Ensuring they are implemented and communicated to other employees • Ensuring co-ordination between other responsible persons • Fire Safety will be an agenda item at Staff Meetings.

The Deputy Headteacher, Mr Paul Corney will be responsible for monitoring the effectiveness of the fire risk assessment process and its implementation.

Maintenance of the provisions of this risk assessment

If any of the provisions contained within this risk assessment are unavailable an immediate risk assessment will be carried out to establish what control measures are required to allow continuation of the regular school’s activities.


4. GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF PREMISES Description:

The main building is a 2 storey building with a 4 main classrooms and 1 internal staircase. Toilets are located on ground and 1st floor. Used solely as a school during term time. Not occupied during school holiday periods. This building was a former Ambulance hall training facility and was upgraded to with the provision of a 2nd floor in Summer 2012.

Occupancy: Size:

Times the Premises are in use:

8:00-3:30pm

Building footprint (Metres x Metres):

8x15m

The Total Number of Persons Employed within the Premises at any one time:

8 Number of Floors::

2

The Total Number of persons who may resort to the premises at any one time:

47 Number of Stairs: 1 internal staircase to rear classrooms

5. FIRE SAFETY SYSTEMS WITHIN THE PREMISES Fire Warning System: (i.e. automatic fire detection, break-glass system to BS 5839, other)

Automatic Fire Detection in 1st Floor Classrooms

Emergency Lighting (i.e. maintained/non-maintained, 1hr/3hr duration to BS 5266)

3hr maintained emergency lighting is provided to classroom areas and exit foyer.

Other: (i.e. Sprinkler System to LPC rules BS 5306)

No.

Fire fighting equipment Fire extinguishers, hose reels and fire blankets

Portable fire extinguishers are provided and maintained by Alpha Fire Alarms Ltd. Ground Floor Extinguishers (1 x water, 1 x CO2) Last service Feb 2012 1st Floor Extinguishers (1 x water, 1 x CO2) Last service Sept 2011

Fire Resisting construction Identify what fire resisting construction is required to secure the means of escape

Fire resistant materials are installed on walls and ceilings. Fire resistant doors provide !hr fire resistance and are installed to all classrooms. Major refurbishment completed in Summer 2011 to current building regulations requirements.

Fire Exits Identify what fire exits are required Fire exits are identified by signs above doors.

There are 3 designated fire exit routes from the classrooms


PLAN DRAWING Complete a simple line drawing of the premises and identify your fire safety provisions – including escape routes, extinguishers, emergency lighting and fire alarm.

Identifying Ignition and Fuel Sources Noughts & Crosses - As an aid to identifying the hazards within your premises it’s possible to use a system of noughts and crosses, using a X to mark ignition sources and a O for fuel sources.


Step 1 ~ Identify fire hazards Are existing control measures suitable? Sources of ignition Location Existing control measure Naked flames

Kitchen

YES

NO"

Heaters

All areas Central Heating boiler YES"

NO

Electrical equipment e.g. overloaded sockets etc.

Computer Area Classrooms

All circuits protected with MCB protection New electrical system installed 2011 PAT testing carried out by independent contractors 17/11/12

YES"

NO

Cooking facilities Kitchen YES

NO"

Lighting equipment

All rooms Fluorescent strip lights using MCB protection

YES"

NO

Arson

All rooms Waste paper bins emptied daily Paper stored in designated storage bin area outside the front of building

YES"

NO

Smoking Materials All areas No smoking policy in all school areas

Other sources

YES

NO

If you have answered NO to any question above complete the details below - What needs to be done to make each situation safe? Action required by? Date due Signed

completed ! Fire resistant boxing or new fire door for

kitchen area Refurbishment planned Easter 2013

P Corney

Summer 2013

! Extinguisher service needed

! Fire exit signs needed

R Jones Nov 12

! More Fire drill/ route plans needed in all classrooms

R Jones Nov 12


Step 1 ~ Identify fire hazards (continued) Are existing control measures suitable?

Sources of fuel & oxygen

Location Existing control measure

Wood/paper/cardboard etc

Classrooms Photocopier area

Waste paper bins emptied daily Art paper; toilet tissue; photocopy paper storage not fire proof Paper supplies are stored in metal cupboard

YES"

NO

Plastics/rubber/foam (including packaging)

N/A YES "

NO

Electrical equipment e.g. overloaded sockets etc.

All classrooms

MCB protected circuits PAT testing of equipment every 2 yrs

YES"

NO

Furniture and fixings e.g. curtains

N/A YES"

NO

Flammable gases/liquids e.g. oils/solvents etc

N/A YES"

NO

Textiles

Vestibule Coats/bags are stored on hangers

YES"

NO

Display materials

Designated wallboards are used YES"

NO

Waste materials Daily emptying of waste baskets by a daily cleaner

YES"

NO

If you have answered NO to any question above complete the details below -

What needs to be done to make each situation safe? Purchase metal cupboard for art materials and other combustibles. Front classes need more hangers for coats/bags. Fire exit sign needed plus fire drill/escape route sheets. Back classroom needs fore drill sheet. Upstairs class need fire drill sheets/escape routes and fire exit signs.

Action required by? Date due Signed completed


Step 2 ~ Identifying people at risk Are existing control measures suitable? Consider who might be at risk? – e.g. staff, visitors, guests, customers etc. Why are they at risk? Location Control measure Are existing control measures suitable? Staff working alone

School operates a policy that 2 members of staff must be on site at all times when children are present.

YES"

NO

People with disabilities (including mobility, hearing, vision impairment)

Flat access/egress route from downstairs classrooms to school gate

YES"

NO

Unfamiliar with the building

Clear signage on all fire exits Fire exit route maps at fire exit doors.

YES

NO"

Students Fire drills are practised regularly Fire drill procedure is explained to all students. (Once per term)

YES"

NO

Other

YES

NO

If you have answered NO to any question above complete the details below - What needs to be done to make each situation safe? Action required by? Date due Signed

completed ! Install additional fire exit signs to make all exit

routes clear R Jones Nov 12

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Step 3 ~ Evaluate, remove, reduce and protect from risk Can hazards and risks be removed or reduced? The following examples can greatly aid the protection of people and property – ! Separate ignition sources from combustibles ! Improve security ! Remove or improve storage of highly flammable materials ! Replace temporary heaters with permanent fixed ones ! Regularly remove refuse and packing materials ! Provide automatic fire detection ! Provide emergency escape lighting (in some circumstances provision of a torch may be suitable) ! Test and maintain all fire safety equipment (i.e. fire alarm, emergency lighting and fire

extinguishers) ! Arrange electrical testing of appliances Evaluate fire safety arrangements

Are ignition sources controlled to minimise the likelihood of fire? YES NO"

Are combustible materials kept away from ignition sources? YES" NO Would a fire be discovered quickly? YES" NO Will everybody be warned of the fire immediately? YES" NO Is escape available in more than one direction? YES" NO Can everyone escape without assistance? YES NO" Are exits easily identified? YES" NO Are escape routes free from obstruction? YES" NO Are doors to outside easy to open? YES NO" Is the alarm system tested and maintained in accordance with relevant British Standard

YES" NO

Is the Emergency Lighting system tested and maintained in accordance with relevant British Standard

YES" NO

Are fire extinguishers serviced in accordance with relevant British Standard YES" NO


What needs to be done to make each situation safe? Action required by? Date due Signed completed

! Boiler – confirm requirements

! Main entrance door has high level closer – confirm requirements


Step 4 ~ Record, Plan, Inform, Instruct and Train

You must record your fire safety arrangements – this includes:

Have you made an emergency plan and does it include the points below? YES" NO

Your emergency plan should include -

How will people be warned if there is a fire (this may range from a shout of “Fire!” to an electrical fire alarm system):

BELL is rung. “Fire” is shouted

What should staff do if they discover a fire: Follow fire procedure. Raise audible alarm immediately

How should the evacuation of the premises be carried out:

Classroom teachers instruct individual students to exit to the safe assembly point

Where should people assemble and how to check premises have been evacuated:

Assembly point is to the far right of the car park beyond the Doctor’s Surgery

Duties and identity of responsible staff if there is a fire:

Collect student attendance registers Accompany student to assembly point. Complete head count Headteacher or senior responsible member of staff will ring fire service.

Have you provided instruction and training to staff Has instruction and training been provided to all staff on what to do in case of fire?

YES"

NO

Are there records of fire drills, instruction and training?

YES"

NO


What needs to be done to make each situation safe? Action required by? Date due Signed completed

! Fire training needs to be included during inset day every 24 months.

P Corney Summer 13

! Fire training must include instruction in use of fire fighting equipment.

P Corney Summer 13

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Step 5 ~ Review

Your risk assessment must be kept up to date Date of next review It is recommended that you review your risk assessment every 12 months OR if you make changes to the layout of your premises, significantly increase the amount of combustible materials stored or displayed, change your opening hours (e.g. to include night time opening etc) you should review your fire risk assessment.

September 2012

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